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Each week, we bring you interesting stories from around the web. Here’s what caught our eye this week!
CHRISTIAN HISTORY
The Real St. Patrick
‘Tis the season for parades, green beer, shamrocks, and articles talking about why St. Patrick’s day isn’t all about parades, green beer, and shamrocks. First, a few misconceptions about Patrick…Read Full Article
From Christianity Today
CULTURE
The Pretzel: Brought to You by Lent
Pretzels come in many flavors, shapes, and sizes — not unlike us. These treats are great with cheese or other dips or just by themselves. But have you stopped to consider they actually have an historical place in Lent?…Read Full Article
From busted halo
CHRISTIANITY
The Exoplanets Declare the Glory of God
An increasing number of people today are putting their hopes in the stars. The eminent Cambridge physicist Stephen Hawking noted in a recent speech that humans must “continue to go into space for the future of humanity.”…Read Full Article
From Christianity Today
WORLD
Battling for Blood Jade
Man and rock exist in inverse value in the Himalayan foothills of Myanmar’s Kachin state, wedged between India and China. The rock—a translucent mass of sodium aluminum silicate known as jadeite—is one of the world’s most coveted gems, chiefly among the Chinese, whose growing buying power has spurred record sales…Read Full Article
From Time
KNOWLEDGE
Real or Fake? 5 Things to Know When Reading Stories Online
Fake news is everywhere. It’s impossible to go a day without seeing mention of false or malicious internet stories, or hearing such stories referenced by politicians. It’s hard to know what to trust, especially online. …Read Full Article
From sojourners
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